Linda Louise Darbyshire, APRN MSN BC

Psychiatric/Mental Health, Adult

Clinical Nurse Specialist

(508) 945-5771Harwich, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across MA can see Linda Louise Darbyshire, APRN MSN BC in person in Harwich or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 39+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Harwich area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, depression, and mood disorders (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 41 Clinical Nurse Specialist providers in MASee all Clinical Nurse Specialist in Harwich39+ years experienceNPI since 2011

Older · 711dNPPES updated 2024-05-31 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

Pleasant Lake Medical Center 253 Pleasant Lake Ave, Harwich, MA 02645

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

93.8%

Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+11 pts)

Better than 82% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

56

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

59

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

896

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $62k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Depression, and Mood Disorders.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+43%)75%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+39%)73%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+39%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+5%)54%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-18%)52%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+21%)39%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

PTSD
21%

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — lasting anxiety after experiencing a traumatic event

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Patient Reviews

No patient reviews yet. If you've seen Linda Louise Darbyshire, your feedback helps other patients.

Review PolicyAll feedback is moderated before publishing. We verify reviewer identity where possible and enforce a one-review-per-provider policy. Full guidelines →

Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 39 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Clinical Nurse SpecialistPsychiatric/Mental Health, Adult in HarwichPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 364SP0809X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

164 Cranview Road, Brewster, MA 02631-2256

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health, Adult Care With Linda Louise Darbyshire

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Linda Louise Darbyshire for cholesterol management, depression management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Harwich required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Linda Louise Darbyshire

NPI records show Dr. Darbyshire as active with telehealth listed in Harwich, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (508) 945-5771.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

Is this your profile?

Verify credentials, update practice details, and manage telehealth.

Claim Profile

Medical Disclaimer: NPI Telehealth is a provider directory for informational purposes only. This page does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Provider data is sourced from the CMS NPPES federal registry and public Medicare datasets. NPI Telehealth does not verify clinical qualifications beyond federal records. Data may not reflect real-time availability — always contact the provider's office directly to confirm details before seeking care.

Related Providers

Psychiatric/Mental Health, Adult in Massachusetts

See all